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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.66, 1,891.76 and 873.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.66, 1,891.76 and 873.45 is: 1,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.66 : 1,891.76 = 873.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.66/1,891.76 = 873.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.66x = 1,891.76 × 873.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.66x = 1,652,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,353.40/1,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.52

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